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KANSAS CITY (ABP) -- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s board of trustees will meet Feb. 10 in a special session to discuss the leadership of President Phil Roberts, Associated Baptist Press has learned.

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Land says Obama mandate most anti-Catholic government action in 150 years

February 7, 2012

author: brandon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) – The Southern Baptist Convention’s top public-policy expert said Feb. 4 that President Obama’s healthcare mandate covering contraception is the most anti-Catholic action by government since the denial of taxpayer funding to parochial schools.

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New Orleans pastor may become first African-American SBC president

February 7, 2012

author: Administrator

After months of urging from other Baptists around the country, Fred Luter told his African-American congregation he will seek to become the first black man to lead the predominantly white Southern Baptist Convention.

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Virginia Baptist Foundation awards grants to nine partners

February 6, 2012

author: Jennifer Harris

The Virginia Baptist Foundation has awarded grants totaling $82,500 to nine Baptist partners in Virginia to fund an array of projects, from prison ministry to youth programs.

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Political ‘God talk’ turns off many voters, LifeWay poll shows

February 3, 2012

author: brandon

A LifeWay Research survey indicates frequent use of "God talk" actually may be more likely to hurt rather than help a candidate's chances with voters.

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Fort Worth church baptizes 20 in last six months

February 3, 2012

author: Administrator

Members of New Creation Bible Church insist their congregation is a little "weird." But the church models Christ's love for people, and that has driven the new church to baptize 20 people in the past six months.

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Fulfilling the Great Commission

February 3, 2012

author: Administrator

Churches composed primarily of first-generation immigrants may have an advantage in fulfilling the Great Commission.

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Single-race churches miss the mark of Christian unity, Indian pastor insists

February 3, 2012

author: Administrator

Racially homogenous churches fall short of the biblical ideal and leave evangelicals in the United States ill-equipped to deal with the reality of cultural pluralism and racial diversity, an Indian pastor in North Texas believes.

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Effective global missions demands multicultural partnerships

February 3, 2012

author: Administrator

Missions in the 21st century demands multicultural partnership, global missions researcher and author Patrick Johnstone insists. And pastors of some churches filled with first-generation immigrants agree.

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Baptist agencies don’t recruit nationals for U.S. missionary service

February 3, 2012

author: brandon

Baptist missionary-sending agencies currently do not actively seek missionaries from other countries to minister to unreached or least-reached people groups in the United States, nor are they likely to do so.

141. Trey Ferguson on Theologizin' Bigger

Trey Ferguson, a minister and writer, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly. He also discusses biblical interpretation, inerrancy, and Black Panther. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and…
140. Derek Kubilus on Holy Hell

Derek Kubilus, a Methodist pastor in Ohio, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his book Holy Hell: A Case against Eternal Damnation. He also discusses translation issues, Wesleyan teachings, and Star Wars. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.
139. Jim Wallis, Brian Kaylor, & Angela Denker on Christian Nationalism

Angela Denker, a journalist and Lutheran minister, moderates a discussion with Jim Wallis of the Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice and Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about Christian Nationalism and other issues of faith and politics. A written version of this conversation was previously published at A Public Witness. Denker, author of Red State Christians: A…
138. Brian Kaylor & Beau Underwood on Baptizing America

Beau Underwood talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about the forthcoming book they co-authored, Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism. They also discuss changing U.S. demographics and how the book came together. Underwood previously appeared on episode 43. Save 33% on Baptizing America with the promo code "BApodcast" at chalicepress.com. Note: Don't…

Seminary trustees to confront president over audit, management issues

Land says Obama mandate most anti-Catholic government action in 150 years

New Orleans pastor may become first African-American SBC president

Virginia Baptist Foundation awards grants to nine partners

Political ‘God talk’ turns off many voters, LifeWay poll shows

Fort Worth church baptizes 20 in last six months

Fulfilling the Great Commission

Single-race churches miss the mark of Christian unity, Indian pastor insists

Effective global missions demands multicultural partnerships

Baptist agencies don’t recruit nationals for U.S. missionary service

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